Toba Lake – Story from North Sumatra, Indonesia

In North Sumatra, there is a very large lake and the Centre of the Lake is an island. The Lake was named Toba Lake and Samosir island named island at its Center. The Lake is said to have originated from the curse of the gods

In a village in Sumatra, there lived a farmer. He was a farmer who diligently work though his farm land is not extensive. He could fullfill his needs from work which is not relentless. Actually her age was enough to get married, but he still chose to live alone. On a sunny morning, the farmer was fishing in the river. “hopefully today I got a big fish” said farmers in the river. Some times after his lines thrown in, his lines seen wobbling. He immediately pulled his lines. Farmers were cheered joy after receiving a fish big enough.

He was amazed at the beautiful colors of fish scales. The fish scales reddish golden yellow. Both eyes were round and prominent emits a Flash of stunning. “ wait, do not eat me! I'd be willing to accompany you if you're not eating me.” Farmers were surprised to hear the voice of the fish. Since his surprise, and caught a fish that fall to the ground. Then not how long, fish that changed into a girl that beautiful dainty. “am I dreaming?, said the farmers

“don’t be affraid, Sir, I am also human beings like you. I am very much obliged to you for having saved me from the curse of the gods,” girl said. “my name is Princess, I don't mind to be your wife,” said the girl seems urgent. Farmers would nod. Then be them as husband and wife. However, there is one promise that is agreed upon, i.e. they should not be told that the origins of the daughter of a fish. If that promise is broken then the terrible catastrophe will occur

After arriving in the village, the villagers see the trembling seizes them pretty girls waiting with the farmers. “she may the angels came down from heaven,” said them. Farmers feel very happy and at peace. As a good husband, he continued to work for a living to cultivate rice and vegetables with diligent and tenacious. Due diligence and keuletannya, farmers were living without flaws in his life. A lot of people envy, and they spread the bad supposition that can drop the business success of the farmer. “ I know that Farmers must keep the spirits!” said one to his friend. It got to the ears of farmers and the Princess. But they don't feel offended, even the more diligent work.

A year later, the happiness of the farmer and his wife rose, because the Farmer's wife gave birth to a baby boy. He was named Prince. Their happiness does not make them forget themselves. The son grew into a healthy and strong. He became a sweet but somewhat mischievous. He had a habit of making surprise his parents, i.e. always feel hungry. Foods that should be eaten three can be eaten on its own.

Eventually, the Prince always piss off his father. If told to help the work of parents, he always refused. Farmer's wife always remind Farmers to be patient over the behavior of their children “Ya, I'm going to be patient, however he was our son!” Farmer said to his wife. “ thank you, you minded like that. You are a good husband and father’” praised the Princess to her husband.

Indeed he said, patience is the limit. It is experienced by Farmers. One day, the Prince had the task of delivering food and drink to the field where his father was working. But the Prince did not fulfill his duty. Farmers await the arrival of her son, while holding the thirsty and hungry. He immediately returned home. In see the Prince was playing ball. The farmer became angry while pulling her ear. “ what a poor boy! Dunno myself! You are child of fish!, “said the Farmers unknowingly had uttered abstinence.

After farmers say the words, instantly wife and children perish. Without a trace and a trace. From former put your feet suddenly menyemburlah water is very swift and harder. The village of farmers and villages surrounding submerged all. Water overflowing very high and wide so as to form a pool. And eventually they form a lake. The lake was then known as the toba lake. While a little island in a quiver samosir known as the island.